Zlatari (Serbian Cyrillic: Златари) is a village (selo) situated in the Republic of Serbia. It is administratively part of the municipality of Lazarevac, which belongs to the City of Belgrade District.
Geography
The settlement lies in the central part of the Šumadija region, southwest of the urban core of Belgrade. The village is positioned at an elevation of approximately 150 m above sea level and is traversed by regional road networks that connect it with neighboring rural communities and the larger town of Lazarevac.
Demographics
According to the most recent publicly available census data (2011), Zlatari had a population of approximately 600 – 800 inhabitants. Precise figures are not provided here due to a lack of directly cited census tables.
Economy and Land Use
The local economy is traditionally based on agriculture, with a focus on mixed farming and horticulture. Some residents commute to Lazarevac or Belgrade for employment in industrial and service sectors.
Etymology
The toponym "Zlatari" is derived from the Serbian word zlatar (златар), meaning “goldsmith” or “person dealing with gold”. This suggests a historical association with gold‑related crafts, trade, or possibly the presence of gold deposits in the area, although specific historical documentation is not cited.
Historical Notes
There are no widely documented historical events uniquely associated with Zlatari in major encyclopedic sources. The village shares the broader historical context of the Lazarevac municipality, which includes Ottoman‑era records and involvement in the First and Second World Wars.
Transport
Zlatari is accessible via local roads that link to the regional highway network (State Road 25) and, indirectly, to the A1 motorway, facilitating travel to Belgrade and other parts of Serbia. Public transport options are limited to regional bus services.
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Census of Population, Households and Dwellings (2011).
- Official website of the Municipality of Lazarevac.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from recognized Serbian statistical and municipal sources. Where specific figures or details could not be verified, the entry indicates the uncertainty.
